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较短比长 — “To compare the merits and demerits”

较短比长 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to compare the merits and demerits”. To weigh the pros and cons; to evaluate and judge. Literally, “compare short and long”.

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较短比长 Pronunciation and Pinyin

较短比长 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
较
jiào10compare, relatively, obvious
短
duǎn12short, brief, lack, flaw
比
bǐ4compare, compete, or ratio
长
cháng4long, grow, excel, chief

Example Sentence with 较短比长

在做任何决定前,我们都应该仔细较短比长,以免草率行事。
Before making any decision, we should carefully weigh the pros and cons to avoid acting rashly.

Idioms Related to 较短比长

Synonyms of 较短比长

  • jiào较duǎn短liáng量cháng长compare strengths and weaknesses

More idioms starting with 较

  • jiào较rú如huà画yī一clearly consistent and uniform
  • jiào较dé德zhuō焯qín勤outstanding virtues and remarkable achievements
  • jiào较shí时liàng量lì力assess the opportune moment and one's capabilities
  • jiào较wǔ武lùn论wén文compare martial arts and discuss literature
  • jiào较shòu瘦liàng量féi肥compare people's physiques
  • jiào较duǎn短xié絜cháng长compare strengths and weaknesses
  • jiào较ruò若huà画yī一clearly consistent and uniform
  • jiào较cháng长xié絜duǎn短compare strengths and weaknesses

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Questions about 较短比长

What does 较短比长 mean?

较短比长 (jiào duǎn bǐ cháng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to compare the merits and demerits”.

How do you pronounce 较短比长?

较短比长 is pronounced jiào duǎn bǐ cháng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 较短比长 literally mean?

Literally, 较短比长 means “compare short and long”. It is used to mean “to compare the merits and demerits”.

What is the Chinese definition of 较短比长?

指比较长短,评论优劣。同“较短量长”。

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